Aluminum Folding Lawn Chair from Japan
A lightweight, portable chair with a metal frame designed for outdoor use in gardens or patios, featuring a folding mechanism for easy storage. It falls under HTS 9401.79.00.35 as an other outdoor seat with a metal frame, not classified as a rocker, recliner, or beach chair. The simple construction distinguishes it from more specialized outdoor seating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the frame is primarily metal (e.g
• aluminum) via material testing to avoid reclassification to wooden or plastic frames
• Include assembly instructions and confirm stability for outdoor use to meet safety standards like ASTM F833 for folding chairs
• Declare as 'outdoor' with weather-resistant features; common pitfall is mislabeling indoor chairs, leading to audits